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Engineering, Science and Technology Wednesday 12th October Great Hall, College Building 1 to 4.30pm (1 to 2pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Sponsored by
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Sponsors of the 2016 Engineering, Science and Technology Fair BE > YOU IMAGINED Bring your talent and passion to a global organisation at the forefront of business, technology and innovation. Collaborate with diverse, talented colleagues and leaders who support your success. Help transform organisations and communities around the world. Sharpen your skills with industry-leading training and development, as you build an extraordinary career. Discover how great you can be. Visit accenture.com/ukgraduates. As one of the world’s leading consulting and technology organisations, we achieve amazing things for our clients every day – whether that’s increasing profits, gaining a greater market share, redefining strategies, working with new technologies or offering better customer experiences. In short, we examine a client’s organisation, work out how best to improve it and implement agreed actions to bring about positive, lasting and profitable change. For us, it’s not just about coming up with the big ideas, it’s also about successfully delivering and implementing them. To manage the broad spectrum of challenges our clients face, our business needs to be diverse, which is why we have set up our organisation across five business areas: Accenture Strategy, Accenture Consulting, Accenture Digital, Accenture Technology and Accenture Operations. This has enabled us to deliver some ground-breaking solutions, such as the RBS 6 Nations Championship app that delivers in-game statistics directly to your phone, and technology that changes millions of lives, such as biometrics passport readers. Visit accenture.com/ukicreds to discover more of the surprising and innovative things we do every day to make people’s lives better. There are a variety of ways you can join us at Accenture. Whichever programme you join, you’ll enjoy the perfect mix of intensive training, expert support and live project experience. So why not make the most of your talents. Get the variety and scope of opportunities you deserve. Be an integral part of projects that impact the way the world thinks, works and plays. Enjoy the responsibility that helps you get ahead, fast.
We are delighted to invite you to the 2016 Engineering, Science and Technology Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from these sectors and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants. Please use the checklist below that the Careers Service has prepared for you in order to help you make the most of this event and get ahead of the competition.
Before the Fair • Registered for and attended the fair preparation session or completed the Engineering, Science and Technology Fair Prep Quiz to learn how to make the most of the Fair and get a fast-track entry pass? • Pre-registered online via careershub.city.ac.uk/students? • Done some research on the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start with reading the profiles of the exhibitors in this guide. • Researched how employers prefer to be approached at Careers Fairs? • Prepared some relevant questions that demonstrate your interest in that area of work? • Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations?
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On the day • Approach the stand as you would do at an interview – first impressions count! • Start conversations with expressions such as “I am interested in...” or “I know about your company and would like to find out more about...” • Be prepared to outline succinctly your knowledge of the company, express enthusiasm in what the company does and describe how your background could contribute to their needs • F ind out what exhibitors are looking for by asking them what skills and experience they require. You can then tailor your experiences and responses to what they are looking for • Have a notepad ready so you can note down the name of anyone who you really enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters • Plan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.
• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).
Prepare to answer questions “Tell me about your course and why you decided to study it.” “What interests you about engineering/science/technology?” “Tell me a little bit about yourself.” Are you ready to sell yourself positively and succinctly in response to general openers like these? Start with your name, course and year of study. You may then want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest, why you are attending the Fair and why you have approached the employer in front of you. Write your notes on the following lines:
Prepare to ask questions Have a look through the pages that follow and identify employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about questions that you would like to ask each of them and write them down in the notes sections under exhibitors’ profiles in this guide, ready for the day of the Fair. For example, prepare questions that will help you decide if a particular career or a particular organisation may be the one for you. You may wish to find out more about opportunities for professional qualifications, long-term careers prospects, work-life balance, job security, work environment, training and development opportunities, content of work, opportunities to work internationally and job availability. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Ensure you do not ask questions which can be easily answered by doing some very basic research.
This employer offers graduate opportunities This employer sponsors visas for international students This employer offers industrial placement opportunities This employer offers internship opportunities This employer offers opportunities for 1st year students This employer offers postgraduate opportunities 4|5
FAIR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS This year, we are delighted to offer break-out sessions in conjunction with the Engineering, Science and Consultancy Fair. These sessions are run by some of our exhibitors at the Fair and will provide you with an opportunity to improve your employability skills. The following sessions are scheduled to take place during the Fair on Wednesday, 12th October in the College Building. Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. Registration will open on Monday, 19th September through City CareersHub careershub.city.ac.uk/students
Kick start your job search: How to get ahead of the game with FDM 2 to 3pm in A110 Capacity: 50 people
How to succeed at Assessment Centres with Accenture 2 to 3pm in AG07b Capacity: 50 people
In a world of information, there is a lot at your fingertips but what is relevant? What information can help you get your next role? FDM Group’s session on how to kick start your job search is an opportunity to increase you knowledge in job hunting.
Assessment centres have become common place in the recruitment process of most major firms. Companies use this method as a way of imitating a work environment in order to see how students handle certain scenarios and demonstrate the required skillset each employer is seeking. Our masterclass will give you the tips and tools you need to be successful at this stage and assist towards securing your dream job and will be covering the following:
You will learn: • What information is key • Where to access people, companies and opportunities • Tips and hints on getting ahead. We have launched the IT and business careers of thousands of talented graduates through our award-winning Graduate Programme and accept applications from all degree disciplines.
• What happens at an assessment centre • What employers are looking for • The art of preparation • Accenture – what we are looking for. You will also get the opportunity to meet a recruiter and ask questions about our application process. You will leave the session with a better understanding of graduate recruitment processes and relevant skills you will need to focus on.
What makes a winning cv with Ticketmaster 3 to 4pm in AG03 Capacity: 40 people
Top-tips to help land an internship or placement with EY 3 to 4pm in AG08 Capacity: 40 people
At Ticketmaster / Live Nation Entertainment we annually receive over 17,000 job applications and cv’s. Our hiring managers have to read and review a large number of cv’s when recruiting for a position, and they know that correct cv formation can help to move you to the top of the applicant list and ultimately get you a job interview. We will help you realise how to create a cv to reflect your achievements and character, giving you handy hints and recommendations of how to stand out from the crowd. This will be an energetic and interactive session designed to get the best from you.
As a leading professional services organisation, our work impacts at the highest level of global business. We advise many of the world’s most important companies on the issues that are shaping tomorrow. Our people ask the better questions that lead to better answers and better solutions. We drive innovations that enable our clients to do better business, seize better opportunities and make better decisions. This session, held by EY, will help you if you are currently applying for an internship or placement. Through an interactive session, we will give you advice regarding applications, work experience and the world of work. Whether you’re not sure where to begin, or whether you’re half way through an application, this session is for you.
Careers Clinics City’s Careers Consultants will deliver Career Clinics sessions during the Fair. These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from cv checks and application advice to advice on setting up a student society. You can sign up for these sessions through City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students. 6|7
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 375,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Recruitment opportunities: • Software Engineering Graduate Programme • Strategy and Consulting Graduate Programme • Information Security Graduate Programme • Client Delivery Operations Graduate Programme • Analytics Graduate Programme • Technology Industrial Placement Programme
AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines. AVL is acting in the following scopes of business: • Development of Powertrain Systems: AVL develops and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry • Simulation: AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work • Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems: The products of this business area comprise all the instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing. AVL offer internships of up to 1 year and permanent graduate opportunities. www.avl.com
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Do not miss out on the following events: There is more to British Airways than you might think. Over 40,000 people work together in a wide variety of roles to fulfil our promise to more than 36 million customers every year. It is a vastly complex business, always evolving, offering huge scope and a multitude of possibilities for you to explore. Recruitment opportunities: •G raduate Programmes: Leaders for Business, Analyst, IAG Cargo, Global Commercial, Operational Research, Engineering. Varying scheme lengths – from two to three years • 11-month Business Placements: Head Office, Operational Research, Analyst and Engineering. www.britishairways.com/careers/graduates
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Careers in Technology 7th November, 6 to 8pm Meet your Technology and Computer Science Predecessors – sponsored by Novalex Solicitors 9th November, 6 to 8pm Careers in the Energy and Sustainability sector 9th November, 6 to 8pm Careers in Cyber Security 10th November, 6 to 8pm These events will run as part of City’s ‘Technology Week’ on the week commencing 7th November, which will see campus-wide activity engaging students interested in pursuing a career in Technology. Find out more and register at careershub.city.ac.uk/students
Employer in Residence During the term, employers will be offering one-to-one cv checks to students. Find out more about these sessions and how to register for them on City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
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Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Students that attend the preparatory session and eight of the sixteen main sessions will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October and November 2016: • Preparation session by AGR 3rd October, 6 to 7pm • How to tailor your online applications by Bloomberg 4th October, 1 to 2pm • How to develop your personal brand by Capco 4th October, 6 to 7pm • How to suceed at telephone interviews by Duff & Phelps 11th October, 1 to 2pm • How to succeed at video interviews by FDM Group 11th October, 6 to 7pm • How to suceed at competency-based interviews by Accenture 18th October, 1 to 2pm • How to succeed at strengths-based interviews by EY 18th October, 6 to 7pm • How to prepare for psychometric tests by PwC 25th October, 1 to 2pm • How to develop networking skills by SEO London 25th October, 6 to 7pm • How to make the most of social media by HSBC 1st November, 1 to 2pm • How to develop and demonstrate commercial awareness by Capita 1st November, 6 to 7pm • How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills by Teach First, 8th November, 1 to 2pm • How to develop and demonstrate team-working skills by BDO 8th November, 6 to 7pm • How to tackle group work at assessment centres by ERAC 15th November, 1 to 2pm • How to tackle assessment centre case studies by Civil Service 15th November, 6 to 7pm * How to tackle presentations at assessment centres by CIMA 22nd November, 1 to 2pm • How to make a good impression at the start of your internship orgraduate role by Microsoft 22nd November, 6 to 7pm
Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for cv, cover letter and application form checks (20-minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45-minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and hundreds of useful links to external resources.
Capacitas is a UK-based technology consulting, managed services and business process outsourcing company focused on ICT performance, capacity and cost. We specialise in performance engineering and capacity planning of ICT applications and infrastructure across the entire end-to-end lifecycle and help customers to fully realise their potential by meeting their business objectives whilst ensuring appropriate ICT investment. Capacitas offer between three to five internships lasting up to 12 months in our Junior Analyst roles. We also offer between three to five graduate vacancies in Consultancy. www.capacitas.co.uk
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Money influences everyone in some way, shape or form. At Capital One UK, it is our common purpose to ensure this influence is a positive one on our customers’ lives. We are an information-based lending company, founded on the belief that technology and information could transform the industry. Still led by our founder with that vision, we are a successful global bank and one of the UK’s top credit card providers supporting millions of customers. We continue to transform at pace and work at the forefront to bring the best to our customers and help them succeed. Our team is relaxed, flexible and full of smart, driven people with heart who are working together to develop the next big things. We have graduate opportunities across a range of different areas of our business. Tech wise graduates have the chance to join our Software Academy which offers exposure across Front End Development (JavaScript, HTML and CSS), Back End Development (Java, Node. js and AngularJS) and Mobile Development. As a data-driven organisation we also offer Business Analyst, Data Analyst and Data Science opportunities. www.capitalone.co.uk
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City Launch Lab Are you a current City student, or graduate and working on a viable business idea? Are you keen to contribute to a growing community of City entrepreneurs? City Launch Lab is a super cool incubation space in the heart of Tech City that has been specially designed for student and graduate entrepreneurs from City, University of London who want to start their own business. Each year, increasing numbers of City students and graduates launch their own businesses. At City we do our best to support and encourage those that do choose to start their own venture; through the City Launch Lab we provide startups with free office space and support for up to 12 months. At City Launch Lab you can launch and develop your own business alongside other City start-ups, gain FREE access to desk space, meeting rooms and Wi-Fi for up to a year, receive start-up coaching, mentoring and access to training sessions, and much more. Sound interesting? Check out our website or get in touch with us on LaunchLab@city.ac.uk for your chance at entrepreneurial fame and fortune!* *Fame and fortune depends on own abilities and is at this point not guaranteed
www.city.ac.uk/launchlab
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We are City, University of London Students’ Union and we exist to represent all 17,000 City students. We provide support, representation, facilities, services, entertainment and activities for all of our members. We’re run for students, by students. We have three full-time Students’ Union Officers and a host of other current students who are annually elected by the student body to direct the Union and represent its students. The Students’ Union offers the opportunity for students to get involved and make their issues heard. www.culsu.co.uk
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The Fast Stream is ranked among the top five of The Times’ Top 100 Graduate Employers. For more than six years we have been recruiting talented people to lead the Civil Service. During that time, the Fast Stream has never stopped creating new ways of developing and supporting leaders who embody the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and impartiality. Our aim is to equip you with the skills you need in order to become a senior leader in the UK Civil Service, which is admired by many as a model of its kind. Recruitment opportunities: • Civil Service Fast Stream: The government’s flagship graduate programme which consists of 16 different schemes including Finance, HR and Commercial • Early Diversity Internship Programme: Provides first-year undergraduates the opportunity to experience the Fast Stream • Summer Diversity Internship Programme: A six- to nine-week placement within government for graduates and undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
Industry Insights The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you. A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector. For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
www.faststream.civilservice.gov.uk
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Fair preparation and fast-track entry to the Fair Get fast-track entry to the Fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending the Making the Most of the Engineering, Science and Technology Fair preparation session, delivered by Accenture, on 10th October between 1 and 2pm. Register your attendance online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students. If you are unable to attend this session, complete the Engineering, Science and Technology Fair Prep Quiz via City CareersHub. 12|13
The secret to satisfied customers? Top talent. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the market leader in customer satisfaction, rated by over 260 CXOs in the UK as the company they were most satisfied with in the IT Services Industry. We believe that the main driver of satisfaction is our extremely talented, gender diverse, global workforce which includes over 100,000 women. Our relentless focus on hiring and retaining the best talent has seen us recognised as one of the Top 50 Employers for Women and the UK's Top Employer yet again in 2016. Nothing drives customer satisfaction quite like top talent.
Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 50 delivery centres worldwide and approximately 233,000 employees as of March 31st 2016, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000 and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations. We have exciting opportunities to work on real-world challenges and stimulating projects in our Data Management, Technical Architecture, Analytics, Application Services, Testing and Consulting teams. Our start dates are spread across the year with intakes in January, April and September.
EY is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We have 230,000 people working across 150 countries and together we generate revenues of more than $25.8 billion. By 2020 we plan to be a $50 billion organisation. We have a lot of different opportunities across our four different service lines: Tax, Consulting, Assurance and Transactions. These range from Summer Internships to Insight Days and Graduate positions. We offer internships and placements which are available to second and penultimate year students and we also have a range of graduate opportunities, including programmes with a technology focus, for example our Financial Services Advisory Consultant Programme – Technology Adviser Programme. As a first year student you can join us on the innovative Discover EY programme, and through the fourday EY Leadership Academy, we team you up with some of our sharpest business minds. www.ey.com/UK/en/careers
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FDM Group is a professional services provider with a focus on IT, and the UK’s leading IT graduate employer. FDM’s business model is both unique and robust, bringing people and technology together. With over 160 clients worldwide, we help them achieve specific business objectives within various sectors, including financial services, media, retail and insurance. FDM provide fully-funded quality training, commercial experience and ongoing support, enabling you to succeed as an FDM Consultant. Hiring all year round, we will offer you between eight and fourteen weeks of industry relevant training and certifications to develop your knowledge and confidence. Upon completion of your training, you will be placed on site with one of our prestigious clients in exciting roles. FDM strives to help people bridge the gap into the IT sector, and there are a wide range of roles available, from summer internships through to our two-year graduate programme. www.fdmgroup.com
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Fidessa is a global business with scale, resilience, ambition and expertise. We have delivered around 25 per cent compound growth and are recognised as the thought leader in our space. Fidessa prides itself on developing solutions and providing trading systems, market data, connectivity which help financial professionals globally recognise and react to change faster than the competition. Eightyfive per cent of the world’s leading financial organisations use Fidessa software and £6.25 trillion travels across its network each year. Fidessa offer graduate roles in software development, client support and implementation. In addition, we have a number of summer development placements. www.fidessa.com/careers
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Fascinating AVL Whatever you have in mind AVL is the world‘s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains. We are looking for people who want to move forward and take an active part in shaping the future of mobility: from internal combustion engines to electrified powertrain. Apply now! Scan the QR Code to receive the latest job vacancies on your mobile phone or visit our website www.avl.com/jobs
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Gradcracker is the UK’s careers website for STEM university students. There are more STEM employers, placements and graduate opportunities on Gradcracker than on any other careers website in the UK. There are 150 leading employers on Gradcracker at any one time and students can find summer and year-long work placements and graduate opportunities. Gradcracker is an advertising platform for employers and a careers resource for students. While employers pay to advertise on gradcracker.com, the services we provide to students are free, and students can use the ‘follow this employer’ facility to ensure that they are alerted to any new opportunities posted on gradcracker.com by their preferred employers. www.gradcracker.com
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Join IBM. Make an impact. From helping transform healthcare to improving the retail shopping experience, it’s what IBMers do. Our work and our people can be found in all sorts of interesting places. Mathematicians, coders and web designers contribute to creativity in the kitchen (Watson!), rerouting traffic jams and even designing the next generation fan experience in sports stadiums around the world. It’s the kind of thing we’ve been doing for more than 100 years. Apple. Twitter. Facebook. Hootsuite. Box. These are just a few of the global partners who work with IBM to develop powerful mobile apps and help enterprises make smarter decisions with data analytics and cloud technology. Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers – people who want to make an impact, cultivate their expertise and collaborate with some of the world’s top business and technology professionals. This is your opportunity to join a company where you can make the world work better – we are IBMers, and that’s what we do. Worldclass learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment – you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you’ve always imagined. With so many programmes available – from Summer Internships and 12-month University Placements to our fantastic Graduate Scheme, we offer a world of opportunities. www.ibm.com
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Start thinking about your career now In a competitive employment market it is essential to engage with employers early to stand out from your peers, gain experience and make an informed decision about your future. First year students. It’s never too early to start thinking about your career – read on to find out why it is important to engage early...
“ Exploring opportunities early and engaging with employers enables you to really start considering your career options. It can lead to work opportunities and connections that will grow your network, and equally important, it allows you to better understand those companies you consider – their values, culture and working practices – so that you make more informed decisions.” Cognizant “ Choosing a career, company and location is no easy feat, but by starting your career journey earlier through work experience, insight days or summer placements you quickly work out the right route for you. Students joining Sky through work experience or a summer placement always feedback their excitement at having gained an opportunity to work on real life-projects in a way they’ve never experienced before. Students also say how much their confidence has improved, as well as their ability to make decisions on future career moves.” Sky “ There are so many choices with regards to careers, why wait until your final year when you have the added stress of finals to start researching? Company culture is important – take time to research this and opportunities to interact with the people who work at the companies you are interested in to get a feel for what it would be like working there.” Vodafone “ It’s never too early to explore your career opportunities; you never know what might ignite your passion, spark your curiosity and shape your career trajectory. Also, engaging early could lead to special access internships or other opportunities to network and build your skills in advance of your graduate job hunt.” MediaMath “ Engaging with employers early will allow you to learn about different employment offers and provide you with time to think about what would be right for you after university. It will also give you the chance to see what opportunities there might be with employers for undergraduate students, and find out what you need to do to maximise your chances of success with your preferred employers after university.” Civil Service Fast Stream
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Innovative Systems, Inc. is a global leader in the development and delivery of highperformance enterprise data management and risk management solutions to organisations whose success depends on a complete and accurate understanding of their customers.
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services. With some 60,000 + people in more than 35 countries, we have the global resources and capabilities to serve virtually any project anywhere in the world.
Since 1968, companies worldwide have relied on Innovative’s data management software, systems integration, database solutions, MDM offerings and compliance solutions. The company has set the standard for designing and managing customer-centric projects, having created thousands of customer databases using the firm’s data models, consulting services and data quality software.
At Jacobs, we believe in investing in graduates and early career professionals. You would be invited to join the Jacobs Future Network, designed to get you started right with your career plans, skills and long-term development. Our network can help you see the opportunities available at Jacobs, become connected to the company and your global colleagues, gain exposure to leaders and help shape and fulfil your career aspirations.
Innovative Systems, Inc. offers opportunities for paid internships and full-time opportunities in London and locations abroad including Pittsburgh (USA), Germany, Singapore and Latin America. Opportunities include sales (field and inside), account management, technical support analysts, software implementation/ data analytics technology consultants and SaaS consultants. Multi-lingual skills are highly desired. Visa sponsorship is limited. www.innovativesystems.com
Our UK graduate opportunities are available in sectors such as Highways, Transport Consultancy, Water, Aviation, Nuclear and Defence, Buildings, Rail and Environmental Disciplines. We are interested in a range of degree disciplines that includes Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Maths, Building Services and many more. Our application process opens on Friday, 30th September and will close on Friday, 11th November.
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MediaMath is the leading independent programmatic company for marketers. Our technology and services enable marketers to reach the audiences they want at the scale they need to achieve the outcomes they desire. Since 2007, when we created the first software for real-time media buying, MediaMath’s global infrastructure, vast partner network and quantitative approach have delivered transformative results – truly strength in numbers. MediaMath is partnering with the most forward-thinking brands and agencies to accelerate these changes. We build on the leading edge of technology and innovate at scale. We combine an open platform – purpose-built for enterprise marketers and powered by machine learning – with scaled, privileged inventory, exclusive data and industry-leading training and support.
MLM Consulting Engineers Ltd is an innovative engineering and environmental consultancy and corporate approved inspector. We provide professional services in all aspects of Environment Planning and Development, Buildings and Infrastructure, Compliance and Sustainability, working throughout the UK and internationally. We have opportunities for Graduate Structural Engineers, Trainee BIM Technicians (Structures) and Graduate Building Control Surveyors. www.mlm.uk.com
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We have opportunities for Digital Analysts, Campaign Optimization Strategists and “Marketing Engineers” on our Graduate Digital Analyst Training Programme. www.mediamath.com
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Civil Service Fast Stream
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Cognizant
Information Technology and Services
EY
Professional Services
FDM Group
IT Services
Fidessa PLC
Financial IT Solutions
Gradcracker
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IBM
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Innovative Systems
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Jacobs*
Construction
MediaMath
IT Services
MLM Consulting Engineers Ltd
Engineering
Network Rail
Transport
Sky
Telecommunications
Tata Consultancy Services
IT Services
Thales UK
Defense and Space
The Institute of Measurement and Control
Learned Society and Professional Body
Ticketmaster
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Why not lead the field in our award-winning company? Apply online for our graduate programme at www.capacitas.co.uk
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The railway is vital to Britain’s future economic success.That’s why Network Rail manages more engineering projects and employs more specialists than other UK organisations. Our work programme for the next five years will have major benefits for the whole country. Our award-winning architectural developments are helping to regenerate towns and businesses, and we’re connecting communities with new train lines. We’re adding these to the 15,795 kilometres of rail, 2,515 stations, 32,000 viaducts, bridges and tunnels and 9,000 level crossings that we already look after. We’re ambitious and constantly evolving, which means we’re always looking for talented people. If you want to help us make create a world-class railway, you’ll need to live and breathe our promise and principles. We’ll offer you generous bonus, pension and benefit schemes and give you all the training and development you’ll need for the job. We offer graduate and year-in-industry opportunities in Civil, Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical engineering, IT & Business Services, as well as several BusinessManagement-related schemes including Project Management, Finance and more.
Sky is Europe’s leading entertainment company and serves 21 million customers across five countries. We offer the best and broadest range of content, deliver market leading customer service and use innovative technology to give customers a better TV experience. As Sky grows, we are looking for bright, talented graduates to make a difference to our ever-changing business. Sky offer summer and eleven-month placements and graduate opportunities. We offer a broad range of graduate programmes across the business and technology functions, from finance to software engineering, marketing to management and more. Whatever you are studying, there is a place for you to shine and create your own story at Sky. Within Technology, we offer three graduate programmes: Technology, Software Engineering Developer and Software Engineering Developer Operations. We also offer summer placements opportunities within the Software Engineering Academy team, a Women in Tech programme and work experience. www.careers.sky.com/starting-out
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, digital and business solutions that partners with its clients to simplify, strengthen and transform their businesses. We ensure the highest levels of certainty and satisfaction through a deep-set commitment to our clients, comprehensive industry expertise and a global network of innovation and delivery centres. TCS has been recognized by Brand Finance as one of the Big 4 Global IT Services Brands. Our continued industry-leading growth is a testament to the certainty our clients experience every day. We are looking for talented IT graduates who are keen on starting their careers in technology. We have opportunities for Software Engineers, Network Engineers and Test Engineers, as well as Business Analysts and Project Managers. Join TCS and get a head start in your career!
From Aerospace, Space and Defence to Security and Transportation, Thales helps its customers create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasks. Whenever a critical decision needs to be made, we are there. To help create a safer world, we serve five keys sectors: • Aerospace • Space • Ground Transportation • Defence • Security. Our expertise allows our customers to find the right solutions for difficult problems in challenging environments. We are proud of the role we play in a world that is increasingly mobile, interconnected, interdependent and dangerous. We offer graduate and internship opportunities across Engineering, Business and Finance.
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Overcoming the fear of networking events “ Don’t spend the entire event talking to one person; try to move around. If you find networking too daunting then try going around with a networking partner. Make sure you follow up – if you’ve spent time creating great contacts then drop them a courtesy email after the event to bring the relationship to life.” Accenture “ We realise that networking events can make people nervous. The key thing to remember is that employers are made up of people, not robots! At Capital One we are passionate about what we do and love talking about it. We have a sizeable graduate community who would be happy to talk through your potential opportunities with us.” Capitol One “ Remember that you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Networking is a skill that you master through practice. Furthermore, employers attend networking events because they want to meet and talk to you; they are interested in what you have to say. Our top tips are to 1) be yourself, 2) prepare an opening line and an exit strategy that will enable you to move on to the next employer without feeling awkward, and 3) smile and use body language that projects your enthusiasm to engage with others – if you do this you will feel more confident and be more likely to be approached.” Cognizant “ Practice your approach. What makes you stand out? Prepare a few sentences on what you’re going to say to the employers when you first approach them. Once you have approached them and introduced yourself, the rest of the conversation is much easier!” EY “ Focus your energy into making the event productive. Give yourself three targets to achieve before you leave the event, such as leaving your details with five recruiters or finding out about a new organisation.” Ticketmaster “ Approaching strangers to chat about opportunities can be daunting, but you will almost always be met with a friendly response. Don’t forget that the people representing the companies are there specifically for you to interact with them – they generally love the opportunity to talk to candidates and share their experience.” Vodafone
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Innovation, Partnership, Service
At Trace Isys we work in partnership with our clients, providing them with business and technical expertise to deliver market-leading software solutions and services.
Make your first step into IT the right one… Market-leading business solutions provider, Trace Isys, is currently seeking bright, newly qualified graduates to be the change makers of the future. Could that be you? Opportunities include: – Software Development – Customer Support – Business Analysis We have an excellent track record of offering longterm career opportunities in the fast moving London Insurance market, with first-class training and support. So if you are keen to make the first big step on your career ladder, contact us to find out more: Helen Sainsbury, Director Helen.Sainsbury@tracegroup.com
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The Institute of Measurement and Control is committed to promoting the professional excellence of engineers and technologists at all levels in the automation, instrumentation, control and related industries. We are a professional institute with the aim of promoting engineering in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and process control sector amongst others. Our aims are to advance the science and practice of measurement and control technologies and their various applications and to promote the professional qualification and standing of its members. The Institute is therefore both a learned society and a professional qualifying body occupying a niche in the automation-focused industries.
Ticketmaster has operated in the UK since June 1981. The Ticketmaster website is the world’s leading ticketing company for live event tickets. We attract over 211 million average unique monthly website visits, selling across all sectors of the live entertainment business, including music, sport, theatre, arts, family and special one-off events. Ticketmaster offers its clients an unrivalled level of reach and distribution through its website, mobile apps, social presence and a customer database of over 13 million live entertainment bookers.
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We’ll be recruiting for roles within our Product Management, Design, Software Engineering and Systems Engineering teams at our London head office in Angel.
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Trace Isys, part of the Trace Group, has been providing market-leading business solutions to the Re/Insurance Market since 1984. Since the launch of our first broking system we have continued to develop businesscritical software dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of the Insurance Market. Our products utilise modern technologies and architectures, currently largely Java and J2EE, document assembly software and Model Driven Architecture. Based in Clerkenwell, London, our customerfocused teams of 60 staff look after account management, new product development, help desk and support, and provide a mixture of business and technical expertise to deliver powerful results. Trace are currently recruiting for the Operations Management team who manage our clients’ technology stacks and perform deployments and DBA activities. Future opportunities will depend on project and clients’ requirements and could be in the Software Development team, Customer Support Desk or Business Analysts departments. Trace are keen to recruit newly qualified students into our organisation as we have a track record for offering long-term career opportunities. www.traceisys.com
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Vodafone didn’t become a global technology leader by accident. We did it by looking after our people. From flexible working and great training to rewards, you’ll find there’s plenty to smile about. And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll have the chance to shape the world for our 407 million customers. For us, the best thing about technology isn’t how big, fast or clever it is. It’s what it enables you to do that counts. Real innovation Innovation? That’s us all over. Vodafone was behind the UK’s first mobile network and we’ve been driving technology ever since. Not content with creating the UK’s most advanced 4G network, we’re now about to roll out new broadband and TV services. This will see us become a major player in the ‘quad-play’ market of mobile, landline, broadband and TV. It’s an exciting time to get stuck in. Better ways of working Flexibility’s the name of the game at Vodafone. Take our Newbury HQ. Nobody, not even our CEO, has an office. We work in ‘home zones’ and we’re free to take our laptop to any one of a number of work spaces, or even to the numerous onsite coffee shops or our surrounding landscaped parkland if we want to. And when it suits the business, we work remotely. We’ve got opportunities for graduates to join us on our two-yearyear Discover Graduate Programme. We have a number of different streams that you can choose to join us on including Technology, Finance and Commercial Marketing, to name a few. www.vodafone.co.uk/careers
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Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ Every year we meet extremely high calibre students at City, University of London. It’s important for us to attend the Engineering, Science and Technology Fair in order to educate these prospective candidates on recruitment opportunities, as well as the culture of Accenture. This Fair is also an opportunity for us to engage with students, and allow them to talk to us directly about the application process and what we are looking for from an ideal candidate.” Accenture “ City, University of London is a well-renowned University offering a broad range of subjects, and the Engineering, Science and Technology Fair enables us to speak to and connect with candidates who demonstrate a real passion for technology.” Cognizant “ At EY, we have a great relationship with City, University of London and the City Careers Service. With their help, we have some of the best students come work for us. The Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair is a great opportunity to meet City’s students and tell them all about EY’s 20:20 vision and how they can develop and challenge themselves whilst helping us achieve a better working world.” EY “ We have had some great students join us from City, University of London in the past and would love to welcome more into the organisation.” Vodafone “ Following the success of the previous career fair we attended at City, University of London, we have hired exceptional candidates. We are now returning to repeat the process.” PharmiWeb Solutions “ We believe that City, University of London has the kind of students that we look for, and we are keen to build upon their awareness of the Fast Stream’s various opportunities.” Civil Service Fast Stream
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After the Fair • Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It might just add to the positive impression you have made and set the stage for future correspondence • Take note of everything that you have learned and refer to this throughout the selection and recruitment process • Think about how well you would fit into the organisations that you have spoken with.
• Get your cv or application form reviewed by a Careers Consultant at the Careers Service • Practise interviews and assessment exercises • Check the Careers website regularly for upcoming campus events • Log on to the Careers website to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.
Good luck with your job search!
Powered by technology Discover Graduate Programme My passion is technology, so the Discover Graduate Scheme was an amazing opportunity to work with the best systems in the field. I’m also enjoying the challenge of asking people to do things for me now that I’m a project manager – I can feel my confidence growing every day. We’re at our best when you’re at yours. Join us at vodafone.co.uk/careers
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